Dear ACES Customer, You may have heard that ACES Systems recently dissolved our relationship with our sales representative, Aerotecs, located in Belgium. As a benefit to our customers, Aerotecs was also an authorized service center that handled repairs and calibrations for products like the Model 2020HR, Model 4040, Model 1725B, Viper II, and Cobra II…
Conducting Vibration Spectrum Surveys is easy Now I don’t make a lot of pies, but my grandma would say conducting a Vibration Spectrum Survey is just that simple. Let’s see what she means by that. To get this job started using the Viper II analyzer, it all begins with the power button. Yep. Turn that box on and feel the power. Now use the…
Balancing in a breeze can be challenging! Here are a few wind guidelines for dynamic propeller balancing your propeller in a breeze while using the ACES Systems ProBalancer Sport, ProBalancer, Cobra II or Viper II analyzers. Wind speed should be limited to 20 MPH (17 Knots) with a gust factor limited to 5 to 7 MPH…
 You’ve noticed there are some vibrations in your aircraft, and it’s time to balance your prop.  We’ve put together a checklist for you to use. Basic Balancing Procedure Insure all Airworthiness Directives have been accomplished for the aircraft you are balancing. You should inspect the Propeller assembly for nicks, dents, cracks, etc. (FAA Advisory Circular 20-37E should…
We offer a free Dynamic Propeller Balance course which leads to an ACES Systems Certificate of completion that may be applied to the FAA AMT Awards Program. Â After reading the following materials, complete the online test to automatically receive your certificate. #1: Â READ THE TRAINING MATERIALS Â Using the Model 2020 Probalancer Analyzer – Fixed…
This month we look into the different types of cables and connectors used in vibration analysis. When conducting vibration analysis in aviation maintenance using any of the ACES Systems analyzers such as the Cobra II and the Viper II, the weakest link in the chain is in the cables and connectors.  Find out why and what…
 Exchange your 1700 series, 2020 or 4040 analyzer for the next generation technology today! For a limited time, we are offering current customers an opportunity to exchange their old analyzers for the newest generation of ACES Systems vibration analysis equipment.  Contact our sales team today to learn how you can get a Viper II analyzer…
You may have seen us in Exhibit Hangar B (Bendix King) at AirVenture for the last few years, but this year we’ve moved to Hangar A (Air Spruce Specialty Co.), and our sales team can’t wait to meet you. Â Ask them about our Viper II trade-in program. Â Or maybe ask them about our next generation…
Learn more about our latest feature, Transient Balance Continuing with our Viper II Two-Minute Tip series, we’re sharing a video that explains how to conduct a transient balance job using the Viper II analyzer. Â Instead of trying to hit speed targets and wait for the analyzer to collect data, the Viper II’s transient balance feature…
We take a closer look at how vibration and rotation is measured As we learned in the previous Fundamentals Series post, titled “What is Vibration?”, vibration occurs when spinning objects become unbalanced and a lopsided weight causes a wobble in that rotation. This video is designed to explore the speed-sensing and vibration-sensing devices that record…